Precision Ag Technology A.A.S.

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 17
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/21/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 9/21/2025

Program Description

The Precision Ag Technology Program prepares students for positions that require the use of current technology in agriculture culture such as global navigation satellite systems, geographic information systems, precision software programs, precision hardware/equipment, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Students are prepared for positions with soil testing companies, crop consulting firms, fertilizer and chemical suppliers, and agriculture equipment dealers.

Established in 1999

CIP: 01-0204 Agricultural Power Machinery Operation.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Parkland College

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Program Contact Info

2400 W. Bradley Ave.
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-2200

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Associates Degree

91 Weeks ( 1125.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$10,710.00
Books$1,058.00
Fees$1,111.00
Tests$0.00
Total Cost$12,879.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Contact Provider

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Precision Ag Technology A.A.S.

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 17
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/21/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 9/21/2025

Program Description

The Precision Ag Technology Program prepares students for positions that require the use of current technology in agriculture culture such as global navigation satellite systems, geographic information systems, precision software programs, precision hardware/equipment, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Students are prepared for positions with soil testing companies, crop consulting firms, fertilizer and chemical suppliers, and agriculture equipment dealers.

Established in 1999

CIP: 01-0204 Agricultural Power Machinery Operation.

Provider Information

Parkland College

View WIOA-approved programs

Program Contact Info

2400 W. Bradley Ave.
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-2200

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Associates Degree

91 Weeks ( 1125.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$10,710.00
Books$1,058.00
Fees$1,111.00
Tests$0.00
Total Cost$12,879.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Contact Provider

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction